This micro games trend report features the top games trends in the last year. The report is a crowd-filtered ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (several million monthly views) and our games trend database, which now has more than 1035 games trends.
Implications - Gaming is more advanced and more culturally pervasive than ever before, and Trend Hunter's massive collection of games trends are perfect examples of this fact in action. From quirky wall decals to uniquely creative video game concepts, this collection of ideas shows how gaming isn't just for geeks or nerds anymore. In today's modern world, video games are certainly as much a part of pop culture as fashion and Hollywood celebrities.
Top 20 Video Games Trends, Ads and Gaming Articles in 2008
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Glamorization of Video Game Characters
10 Hot Gaming Characters
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Gruesome Shockvertising
Sony PSP Retry Ad
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Wrap-Around Widescreen Gaming Monitor
Alienware (CES 2008)
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Untooning Video Game Characters
Bowser Gets Real
16
Torture Games
Online Video Games Getting More Violent
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Band Geek Hero Shirts
Fashion for Proud Musicians
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Viral Urban Graffiti
GTA IV NYC Wall Murals
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Revealing War Mysteries
Secret Weapons of World War 2
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Sarah Palin Video Games
Political Gamers Rock their Vote
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Retro Gaming Meets Scenic Photography
Cartoon Characters in Real Life
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Big Band Video Games
Guitar Hero Aerosmith (Part 2)
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Bikini Game Controllers
The Geekini
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Nintendo Wall Decals
Blik Surface Graphics
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Olympic Video Games
Sega Beijing 2008 Olympics
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Uber Geeky Food DIY
Nintendo "1UP Mushroom" Burger
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Social Networks for Kids
Allie Finkle, ZooKazoo & ourWorld
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Wireless Power Systems
Intel WiTricity
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Game Controller Furniture
Coffee Table / Storage Box / NES Controller Works!
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Real Life Nintendo
Video Game Characters Superimposed in the Real World
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Video Game Handcuffs
Sony PSP Ad
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Advanced Pro-Grade Gamer Consoles
The Conceptual 'Tingting GO' Handheld Gaming Console is Powerful
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Retro Arcade Cabinets
Arcade1Up Launched the Class of '81 Arcade Cabinet with 17 Games
Game-Themed Apparel Collections
BoxLunch and Super Mario Bros Launch Collaborative Apparel
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Branded Automotive Gaming Controllers
The Ferrari Nintendo Steering Wheel is Highly Detailed
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Comes in Two Special Editions
Pocket-Friendly Games Consoles
The 'PiBoy Mini' Offers Retro Gaming In a Portable Package
Gaming-Inspired Haptic Response Sneakers
The Nike PG2 PlayStation Shoes are Paul George-Approved
Miniature Arcade Systems
Atari Launched the Micro Player with MyArcade at CES 2023
Customizable Mobile Gaming Consoles
The 'ORBIS' Handheld Gaming Console Concept is Multipurpose
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Video Game-Inspired Vehicle Designs
The Conceptual 'MG MAZE' Celebrates Real and Virtual Worlds
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Bright Video Game-Inspired Footwear
Onitsuka Tiger Launches a Street Fighter-inspired Sneaker
Horror Media Creation Games
In 'Content Warning,' Players Aim to Create Viral Horror Videos
Chic Retro Consoles
The Atari Gamestation is a MInimalist Console for Retro Gamers
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Vertical Handheld Game Consoles
The Retroid Pocket Vertical is an Upcoming GBC-Inspired Console
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
AI-Created Burger Ads
Burger King Had ChatGPT Generate a Poster to Clap Back at a Competitor
Mobile-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The 'MOI3D' Concept Controller by Vadim Danilkov is Two-in-One
Scent-Releasing Gaming Devices
The 'Gamescent' Syncs with Gameplay to Add a Sense of Smell
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Coming-Of-Age Digital Games
Uvula and AbleGamers Develop the Cartoonish To a T Game
Connected Digital Game Boards
'The Last Gameboard' is an Interactive Digital Board Game Platform
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Channel-Switching Commercials
This Tubi Super Bowl Ad Tricked Millions of Sports Viewers
Chicken Nugget-Shaped Gaming Devices
Tetris and McDonald's Collaborate on a Cheeky Tetris Device
4K Display Arcade Games
The AtGames Legends 4KP Digital Pinball Machine Has Virtual Design
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Audio-Focused Party Games
Wilder and Doing Things Team Up to Launch The Audio Game
Cloud-Based Retro Gamer Apps
The Polymega App Offers Access to Nostalgic Titles
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems
My Arcade Gamestation Portable Has Retro-Style Controls
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
First-Person Vintage-Inspired Games
Mouse is a New Shooter Game Inspired by Vintage Disney
Trendy Metaverse Sportswear
adidas Enters the Virtual World Through a Roblox Collaboration
Monstrous Horror Video Games
This Game Challenges Players to Evade An AI-Fueled Monster
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Artful Diverse Gaming Backgrounds
The Xbox Celebrates Collection Honors Cultural Heritage
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Nostalgic Retro Games Site
Capcom Presents Capcom Town to Celebrate its 40th Anniversary
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Expansive AI Dictionaries
Latest AI Tools Holds All-Things AI in One Convenient Place
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Cozy Meditative Digital Games
The Simpler Times Game Creates a Peaceful Ambiance for Players
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Summer-Themed Gaming Accessories
The Xbox Summer Accessories Collection for 2023 is Dazzling
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
Pizza-Themed Arcade Games
Mike’s Hot Honey Launched an 80s-Inspired Game Called Slice Hunter
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Nostalgic Motion Games
Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move N' Munch Reimagines a Classic Game with AI Tech
Collaborative Creative Writing Games
CrowdTales is a Multi-Player Continue-the-Story Game
Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles
The Atari 2600+ Console Brings Back a Classic 1980 System
All-In-One Gaming Consoles
Analogue's TurboGrafx-16 Consoles Prepare for Preorders
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Nostalgic Shopping Ads
The Rakuten Big Game Campaign Revives Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz
AI-Driven Financial Education Games
Money Smarts Unveils AI Financial Game on Indiegogo
Feature-Rich Retro Gamer Consoles
The XGO Handheld Retro Gaming Console Supports 10 Emulators
Micro Tabletop Arcade Games
The Coleco Revival Mini Arcade Machines Pack the Latest Technologies
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Merge-and-Battle Mobile Games
Zynga's Socialpoint Releases the 'Top Troops' Combat Game
Work-Ditching Video Game Campaigns
Call of Duty's "Ghost Your Boss" Invites Players to Skip Work
Producer Gaming Studios
Bloodpop Created 'Genpop Interactive' to Mix Gaming with Pop Culture
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
All-in-One iGaming Solutions
CrazyGames Unveils a New Collection of Browser-Based Games
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Augmented Reality Hunting Games
Capcom and Niantic are Launching 'Monster Hunter Now'
Mobile Game Sequels
Persona 5: The Phantom Thieves Continues the Persona Story on Mobile
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Trendy In-Game Music Hubs
Roblox Launches the New Roblox Music Hub for Music Discovery
Wearable Gaming-Focused Technology
Team Singularity Partners with Technology Brand GamerTech
Transformative Gaming TV Concepts
Ibrahim Can Erdincmer Designs the New Gravity TV Concept
Turkey-Based Game Studios
Frantic Games Raised $2.4 Million to Develop Engaging Mobile Games
Black Gaming Hairstyles
Code my Crown Brings Better Representation to Video Games
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Iconic Game Thriller Films
The Tale of the Tetris Game is Being Transformed into a Movie
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Handheld Cartridge-Style Consoles
The 'Super Pocket' is a Portable Game Console with Themed Skins
Mixed Reality Racer Games
Hot Wheels Rift Rally Game is Set to Launch Officially in March
Large Group Video Games
Nintendo Everybody 1-2-Switch! Supports Up to 100 Players
Web-Based Word Game Celebrations
New York Times Games Honors Its1,000th Wordle Puzzle
AI-Powered Video Advertisements
YouTube is Utilizing AI to Enhance its Advertising Approaches
Horror Franchise-Themed Games
A Paranormal Activity Game is Currently in the Works
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Daily Game-Guessing Services
'GuessTheGame' is a Wordle-Like for Video Game Fans
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Online Gaming Service Updates
Nintendo Updated the SEGA Mega Drive App on its NSO Service
Holographic Video Game Characters
Proto Uses ProtoHologram to Create a Digital Mario
Captivating Debut Games
The Cocoon Game was Unveiled During Summer Game Fest 2023
Child Verification Mechanisms
ERSB Debuts a New System for Parental Consent in Video Gaming
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Retro Virtual Consoles
Nintendo Added GameBoy Color and GameBoy Advance to Switch Online
Community Game Help Functions
PlayStation 5's Game Help Function Now Sources Videos
Streaming Service-Backed Games
YouTube Is Testing Its Online Games Category Called 'Playables'
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Daily Brain Training Games
'10 Games: Daily Brain Training Offers a Suite of Cognitive Games
Action Rhythm Animated Games
Xbox and Bethesda Develop the New Hi-Fi Rush Game Available Now
Cultural Supernatural Games
Tango Gameworks is Bringing Ghostwire: Tokyo to Xbox Game Pass
Science-Based Gaming Platforms
Skillprint Launched a New First-of-Its-Kind Gaming Pairing Platform
Alien-Hunting AR Games
Google and Taito Release a Pokémon-Style AR Game with Aliens
Anime Service-Backed Games
Crunchyroll is Adding Mobile Games to its Subscription-Based Offerings
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
Superhero-Themed Gaming Consoles
The PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle is Striking
Modern Updated Classic Gameplays
The Upcoming Sonic Superstars Games Readies for Fall
Subscription-Based Mobile Games
Netflix Unveils the TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Mobile Game
Web3 Gaming Ecosystems
NEOWIZ is Launching the 'Adventure' Web3 Gaming Platforn
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Indie Game-Adapted Movies
The El Paso, Elsewhere Game is Getting Turned into a Movie
Lunar New Year Promotions
Green Man Gaming Launched a Set of Lunar New Year-Themed Discounts
Animated Series-Themed RPGs
Paramount Prepares to Launch the Avatar Generations Mobile Game
Campaign-Led Esports Studios
Guild Launches New Creative Services Division Called ‘Guild Studios’
Superhero Dramatic Game Trailers
The Spider-Man 2 Game by Marvel Releases More Teasers
Newspaper Gaming Platforms
kr3m Crafts an Interactive, Reader-Centric Gaming Platform for Le Monde
Classic Action-Inspired Games
The Bomb Rush Cyberpunk Game is Launching in September
Cartoon-Inspired Animated Games
The Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland Game Nods to the 90s